I can offer teacher training and consultancy to schools and Local Authorities (LAs) to support the development of moving image media literacy (MML) in schools. My main expertise relates to the 3-14 age range. The table below indicates some of the types of service I can offer. In some cases (for larger groups, longer sessions or for training that includes creative activity with moving image media) I can bring in additional staff. Contact me if you would like to discuss your training needs.
Provision Type |
Type of client |
Possible Timescale |
Outcome |
1
Presentation to LA and/or school SMTs on nature and value of MML |
LA/schools interested in MML but unclear about value/purpose
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Half day – for presentation and discussion; or full day to include film viewings and/or breakout groups
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Agreement by LA/schools on further steps and actions required
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2
Consultation with LA staff (eg Literacy team) and/or school consortium |
Either LA/schools new to MML, needing help with starting work, or LA/schools wishing to take work forward to a new stage
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One day visit by consultant; agreed working period; follow up meeting; drafting and circulation of document
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Action plan for development of MML in LA or consortium schools
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3
Series of workshops to introduce aspects of moving image teaching and learning including filmmaking |
Up to 20 LA literacy consultants/advisers; could involve more than one LA
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Negotiable: between two and five full days spaced over 1 – 2 terms; could be intensive residential workshop(s)
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Skilled and confident leadership group able to lead on action plan and train others
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4
Review and evaluation of work done so far |
LA/school(s) who have completed initial action plan
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Negotiable; preferably working with small LA/school team
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Clearer picture of achievements so far and basis for further planning
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5
Observation of classroom work and advice on further development |
School(s) undertaking MML teaching
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One day visit plus one day writing up report
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Written report on teaching and learning with suggestions for development
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6
Seminar(s) with leading teachers/consultants to analyse and reflect on progress |
LA/schools with substantial commitment to moving image media teaching
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Negotiable; between one half-day and two or more full days
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Identification of issues for further action research, development and collaborative work
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RATES: The normal fee per day is £500 plus travel expenses, but this may be negotiable depending on the level of service required; for example intensive creative workshops will cost more; “all-in” fees can be negotiated for more extended consultations. Half day visits will be charged at £350.
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